Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer
By Doug Kennedy It is hard to believe I am writing about another top Canadian sportswriter that grew up outside of Ripley, Beverley Smith. Her mother, Edith, unfortunately just passed … Continue reading Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer
Logan Stanley makes debut in Winnipeg
By Doug Kennedy I have a feeling there will be a lot of people from the Ripley area watching the Winnipeg Jets play in the near future. Logan Stanley got … Continue reading Logan Stanley makes debut in Winnipeg
What lies ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
By Doug Kennedy There are so many Toronto Maple Leaf fans across Canada wondering what type of team they have this year. After three games, it looks like a … Continue reading What lies ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Corey Conners – the pride of Listowel
By Doug Kennedy Canada boasts some of the best athletes in the world these days, men and women whose names are recognized around the globe. That list would include Corey … Continue reading Corey Conners – the pride of Listowel
This hockey season will be one for the history books
By Doug Kennedy The federal and provincial governments announced on Christmas Eve that the NHL can have a Canadian division this coming season that will not cross the border, starting … Continue reading This hockey season will be one for the history books
Kendra Fisher – a champion for good mental health
By Doug Kennedy Knowing Kendra Fisher from a young age and seeing her grow into the person she is today, is quite amazing. She was a really good goalie when … Continue reading Kendra Fisher – a champion for good mental health
Todd Norman – hockey knowledge at the top of the chart
By Doug Kennedy To say the Kincardine Bulldogs are lucky to have an experienced, well-travelled coach like Todd Norman is a bit of an understatement. From Brussels to Stratford to … Continue reading Todd Norman – hockey knowledge at the top of the chart
Lynda and Harold Maurer – true community leaders
By Doug Kennedy It should be no surprise who the third corporate sponsor of the Kincardine Bulldogs is; Lynda and Harold Maurer. For the first 10 years the Kincardine Bulldogs … Continue reading Lynda and Harold Maurer – true community leaders
Kippers started on Lake Huron in 1965
By Doug Kennedy It has been interesting to find out that the Kincardine Kippers swim team was started by Ann Shar in 1965. She was from Michigan and was living … Continue reading Kippers started on Lake Huron in 1965
What will hockey in Ontario look like this season?
By Doug Kennedy In my opinion, Lisa MacLeod was out of line with her announcement about the Ontario Hockey League last week. She is the Minister of Heritage, Sport and … Continue reading What will hockey in Ontario look like this season?